Which of the following is a similarity between Christianity and Islam?

both are monotheistic religions

What important effect did Julius Caesar's assassination lead to?

the end of the Roman Republic and rise of the Roman Empire

How did geography affect growth of civilization in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?

river valleys provided rich soil for farming

What is Ibn Battuta best known for?

he traveled over 73,000 miles and recorded his observations

Which is NOT a way the Greeks and Romans influenced the modern U.S.?

invention of the astrolabe and telescope

What effect did geography have on the development of Ancient Greece?

mountains led to independent city-states

Which is NOT a basic belief of Islam?

Muslims use the Eightfold Path to overcome desire

Which of the following did the Eastern Orthodox Christians and Roman Catholic Church agree on?

Jesus' teachings and the use of the Bible

What happened to Islam when Muslims disagreed over leadership after Muhammad's death?

Muslims split into the Sunni and Shi'a groups

How was the Greek city-state of Athens similar to the Roman Republic?

they both allowed citizens to vote in elections

What was the Gupta Empire in India best known for?

advances in math, art, science, and medicine

Which belief describes the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)?

People overcome desires by following the Eight-Fold Path

Why was the Hagia Sophia important?

it reflects Roman architecture, like arches and domes

How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?

new rulers could justify overthrowing of a declining dynasty

How was much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali gained?

control of the Trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt

What example of "syncretism" can be seen in Africa?

Islam and Animism religions blending together

What was the significant effect of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

Islamic culture expands & Timbuktu was a center of learning

What was one direct result of the Crusades?

cultural diffusion increased between Europe and the Mid East

Which does NOT describe the civilization of Mesopotamia?

built pyramids as tombs to the pharaohs

How did the Byzantine Empire begin?

Roman Empire divided and it became the Eastern empire

Why is the Justinian Code important?

written law code served as model for European legal systems

Why was the Pax Romana important?

era of peace when Romans reached great wealth & expansion

Which is NOT an achievement of the Islamic Empire?

invention of democracy and the republican government

How is the term "feudalism" best defined?

system in which land is exchanged for military service

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1
What did feudalism develop after in Western Europe?
beginning of the Renaissance
fall of Constantinople
collapse of Roman Empire
Mongol invasion
2
Which of the following is a similarity between Christianity and Islam?
both emphasize reincarnation and the caste system
both are monotheistic religions
Muhammad is considered to be a prophet
Jesus is believed to be the Son of God
3
What important effect did Julius Caesar's assassination lead to?
rise of democracy under the Roman Senate
the fall of Rome by barbarian invaders
a series of wars with Carthage
the end of the Roman Republic and rise of the Roman Empire
4
How did geography affect growth of civilization in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?
large savanna areas provided protection from invaders
large deserts provided many mineral deposits
river valleys provided rich soil for farming
access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
5
What belief is shared by Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?
teachings of the Qu'ran
supremacy of the Pope
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
the same God
6
What is Ibn Battuta best known for?
he made a pilgrimage from Mali to Mecca
made innovations in the field of medicine
he is the last prophet of God sent to Earth
he traveled over 73,000 miles and recorded his observations
7
What change did NOT occur during the Neolithic Revolution?
establishment of villages
Farmers
rise of nomads
domesticated animals
8
Which is NOT a way the Greeks and Romans influenced the modern U.S.?
democratic government
architecture, such as columns and arches
invention of the astrolabe and telescope
legal system that includes the use of lawyers and juries
9
What effect did geography have on the development of Ancient Greece?
mountains led to independent city-states
last of natural seaports limited communication
lots of natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency
an island location hindered the ability to trade
10
Which belief do Hindus and Buddhists share?
people should pray five times a day
only the top of the caste system can achieve enlightenment
the soul can be reincarnated
everyone should have the same social status
11
Which civilization first developed a civil service system for bureaucrats based on Confucius?
Roman Empire
Gupta India
Persian Empire
Han China
12
Which was NOT adopted by early Russian civilization from contact with Byzantine missionaries?
different styles of art and architecture
Eastern Orthodox religion
the feudal pyramid
Cyrillic alphabet
13
Which is NOT a basic belief of Islam?
Muslims should fast during Ramadan
Muslims are obliged to take a hajj to Mecca
Muslims use the Eightfold Path to overcome desire
Muslims believe that Muhammad is the Prophet of God
14
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?
economic issues, like inflation
the invasions of Germanic tribes and the Huns
a strong and organized military
weak emperors
15
Which of the following did the Eastern Orthodox Christians and Roman Catholic Church agree on?
Jesus' teachings and the use of the Bible
the Pope was the head of the Church
use of icons in worship
Latin was the official language of the Church
16
What force was important in providing unity and stability to Western Europe in the Middle Ages?
the Catholic Church
the Inquisition
the lords
the military
17
What happened to Islam when Muslims disagreed over leadership after Muhammad's death?
Muslims held a council to elect a new leader
Muslims split into the Sunni and Shi'a groups
Islamic Empire broke up into small kingdoms
Allah appointed a new prophet to replace him
18
How was the Greek city-state of Athens similar to the Roman Republic?
they both were known for their military might
they both fought the Persians
they both allowed citizens to vote in elections
they both worshiped one God
19
What was the Gupta Empire in India best known for?
development of the barter system
efforts to resist European imperialism
advances in math, art, science, and medicine
construction of Angkor Wat
20
Which civilization developed democracy, geometry, theater, and philosophy?
Gupta India
Abbasid Empire
Egypt
Greece
21
Which belief describes the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)?
followers must fast during Ramadan
believers must follow the Ten Commandments
People overcome desires by following the Eight-Fold Path
people are born into a specific caste
22
Which empire used standardized coins, tolerance of other religions and governors to rule?
Han China
Roman Empire
Persian Empire
Gupta India
23
Why was the Code of Hammurabi a major contribution to the development of civilization?
ended all physical punishment
rejected the dynastic cycle
treated citizens and slaves equally
recorded laws for all to see
24
Why was the Hagia Sophia important?
it reflects Roman architecture, like arches and domes
used as a sporting arena for chariot races
Muslims believe it's the side of Muhammad's death
Islamic holy site where Muslims go during the hajj
25
Which river valley developed hieroglyphics, the 365 day calendar and built pyramids?
India
Egypt
Mesopotamia
China
26
Which group developed the first alphabet that the Greeks and Romans would later use?
Arabs
Phoenicians
Bantus
Egyptians
27
How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?
the ruler received a direct message from Heaven to resign
religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers
it led to long periods of war among families
new rulers could justify overthrowing of a declining dynasty
28
How was much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali gained?
sale of slaves to Europeans
control of the Trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
creation of colonies on the Mediterranean coast
taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
29
What example of "syncretism" can be seen in Africa?
Judaism was introduced to Africa through trade
Islam and Animism religions blending together
the combination of Bantu language with Arabic
there is only one religion practiced in Africa
30
Which river valley developed Hinduism and well-planned cities with plumbing?
Mesopotamia
Egypt
China
India
31
What was the significant effect of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
military leaders eventually controlled Mali
trading of gold for salt ended
Islamic culture expands & Timbuktu was a center of learning
African written language spread to Southwest Asia
32
What was one direct result of the Crusades?
Alexander the Great became a powerful leader in Europe
Arabs and Christians divided Jerusalem between them
Islamic kingdoms expanded into Europe
cultural diffusion increased between Europe and the Mid East
33
Which does NOT describe the civilization of Mesopotamia?
developed cuneiform writing
began along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
built ziggurat temples to honor the gods
built pyramids as tombs to the pharaohs
34
What was one achievement of Alexander the Great?
spread of Hellenistic culture
spread of polytheism throughout the Mediterranean world
development of democracy
built roads, used coins, & spread Christianity across Europe
35
How did the Byzantine Empire begin?
people moved from cities to rural manors
Ottoman Turks created the empire
Muhammad created a new empire based on the Islamic faith
Roman Empire divided and it became the Eastern empire
36
Why is the Justinian Code important?
became the first democratic constitution
served as as museum to preserve Muslim and Roman ideas
kept alive many ancient Chinese legal ideas
written law code served as model for European legal systems
37
Why was the Pax Romana important?
when barbarians settled in Europe
era of peace when Romans reached great wealth & expansion
era during which the Byzantine Empire reach great power
era when democracy and geometry was invented
38
How were the caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe similar?
promoted peace and prosperity for all
developed concepts of natural rights
established totalitarian governments
provided structure for society
39
Which is NOT an achievement of the Islamic Empire?
developments in the field of medicine
invention of democracy and the republican government
development of algebra and chemistry
production of literature, calligraphy, and geometric art
40
How is the term "feudalism" best defined?
holy war between Christians and Muslims
process in which goods are traded for other goods
system in which land is exchanged for military service
division of political power between three separate branches

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